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Rocketship Rise Academy PCS

Open Since 2016 Grades PK-3 – 4
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Rocketship Public Schools is a non-profit network of high-performing public charter schools serving underserved communities across the country. We believe that every community deserves a high-quality school and that every student deserves the right to dream, to discover, and to develop their unique potential. Our schools propel student achievement, develop exceptional educators, and partner closely with parents to build a school community that meets the unique needs of every student we serve. We are a collective of parents, teachers, leaders, and students working together to transform the future for underserved communities in Washington DC. At Rocketship Public Schools, we are unleashing potential.

2335 Raynolds Place SE

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202-750-7177
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Corey Lewis

Principal
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Candice Bobo

Executive Director
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Rachel Heredia

Title IX
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Hannah Jung

Homeless Coordinator
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Jennifer Garmirian

Special Education Coordinator
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Joshua Pacos

Parent Complaint Coordinator
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Jolene Sloter

Chair
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School Performance

Tier Ranking

Tier 2

PMF Score

53.8%
8.6%
from previous school year

Student Achievement

The School Quality Report measures various aspects of a school’s academic program, including student achievement in English language arts (ELA) and Math on the statewide assessment, PARCC. The percent is the number of students scoring College and Career Ready.

PARCC 4 + ELA

31.8%

PARCC 4 + Math

20.9%

Student Progress

The School Quality Report also measures student growth in ELA and Math on the PARCC assessment for one or two school years.

Growth on the state assessment in ELA

58.0%

Growth on the state assessment in Math

47.5%

School Environment

The School Quality Report also assesses the school environment using attendance, re-enrollment, retention or discipline rates. These indicators are predictors of future student achievement.

In-Seat Attendance

92.0%

Re-enrollment

72.1%

Full Performance Reports

2019 School Quality Report (PMF)

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Equity Report

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DC Report Card

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Student Makeup (SY 2018-2019)

Total Student Enrollment

618

At-Risk Percentage

79.1%

Special Education Percentage

15%

Student Reports

SY 2018-19 Annual Report

Financial Information (Based on all the campuses in the School’s Network)

Net Assets

-$3,281,268

Total Revenue

$23,527,801

Total Net Income

-$1,316,452

PCS Expense by Category

Our Financial Analysis Report breaks down public charter school expenditures into four categories – Occupancy, Personnel, Student Support, and General Expenses - and compares them to the sector median.

Personnel

31%

Occupancy

25%

General Expenses

16%

Student Support

33%

Financial Reports

FY19 Financial Analysis Report

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FY2020 Budget

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FY19 Fiscal Audit

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990

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Administration and Operations

October 30, 2019

SY 2020-21 Board Meetings Calendar

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October 30, 2019

SY 2020-21 School Calendar

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October 30, 2019

SY 2020-21 Student/Family Policies

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January 27, 2020

SY 2020-21 Employee Policies

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January 25, 2021

SY 2020-21 Approved Board Meeting Minutes Q1 (1)

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January 27, 2020

SY 2020-21 Approved Board Meeting Minutes Q1 (2)

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Charter Agreement and Reviews

January 27, 2020

Charter Agreement

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